MyEnergy is a photovoltaic array that envelops the University of Miami Metrorail station and powers The Underline – a 10-mile linear park and urban trail below Miami’s Metrorail system. It is both, a monumental façade and a renewable energy source. The array’s panels rotate throughout the day for optimal solar orientation and maximum efficiency but their motion is correlated to the activity of an assigned individual user of The Underline. A user has to keep pace with their daily activity targets – walking, running, biking, etc. For their dedicated panel to keep up with the motion of the sun. Each user “owns” a discrete panel and they are responsible for their rotation and consequent efficiency; by extension, the power output of the entire array depends on the collective activity of the community. At night, the movement of the user triggers the solar panel module to emit energy in the form of light – providing a glimpse into the community’s collective nocturnal status. An APP will mediate the relationship between individuals and MyEnergy, communicating data about how many calories have been burned and how much solar energy has been collected. In addition, the APP allows users to compare and contrast their progress and contribution with their peers and friends.
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